Registered Nurse - Emergency Psychiatric Services

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Psych Services department plays a crucial role in patient care by utilizing the nursing process to provide both direct and indirect care in all assigned areas. The RN will be tasked with developing and continuously updating individualized interdisciplinary plans of care, evaluating patient outcomes, and identifying resource availability for patients with psychiatric illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain individualized interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes regularly and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Identify and refer patients to appropriate resources.
• Provide care to patients aged 5 and up with a range of psychiatric diagnoses, including major depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, and psychotic disorders.
• Address any medical care needs as required.

Schedule

This is a Night shift position, with hours from 7 PM to 7 AM.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• At least 1 year of previous experience in mental health nursing is required.
• Valid State of Maine RN license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• CPI training must be current prior to start.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Able to manage stress and make decisions under pressure.
• Flexibility to provide coverage 24/7 is required.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!